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Lifting weights offers numerous benefits for women, from improving endocrine function to metabolic health. However, one of the most important reasons women should resistance and  high-impact training is to maintain or improve bone density. Why Bone Density Matters Bone density, or bone mineral density (BMD), measures how much mineral content is present per square centimeter […]

Yesterday, I listened to the “Barefoot Training and Tib Training Debate” with Angus Bradley and Atlas Power Shrugged on the Hyperformance Podcast. This might seem completely unrelated, but their conversation highlighted something that I think is more important than the utility of tib raises.  After listening to their debate, I got to thinking about the

Like any field, fitness is full of jargon. There is a lot to learn when you start a training program. From training variables to the names of each exercise — it is A LOT.  As personal trainers, we live and breathe these terms, but we understand that for many folks, you are hearing a lot

Today, I took a video of a girl who recently started training with us. She deadlifted 100 pounds for six reps—pretty impressive considering that just a few weeks ago, she had never touched a weight in her life.  I showed her the video and this is what she said, ““Wow! I can’t believe that is

At Eastside Athletics, we specialize in Strength and Conditioning. While many people have a clear understanding of what strength training involves, the concept of conditioning is often less clear. Many people assume it just refers to cardiovascular training, but it actually a bit more involved than that. So, what exactly is conditioning, and how can

Now that my friends and I are all solidly in our thirties, the topics of health and aging seem to come up more and more in conversation. We talk about the wrinkles and the rogue grey hairs that seemed to show up overnight.  We talk about how our bodies look and feel  — some us feeling

If there’s one thing I could tell every single person pursuing health and fitness goals, it would be this — you have to believe you are capable of achieving those goals before you will achieve them. You have to start showing up as a healthy, fit person before you become a healthy and fit person. 

Educated clients get better results.  When you think about why people really hire coaches, trainers or a therapist it’s because they believe that person can help them achieve a goal or solve a problem that they can’t on their own.  In rehabilitation, patient education leads to better health outcomes, supported by solid evidence. The same

At Eastside Athletics Personal Training & Coaching, we are commited to helping our clients achieve their fitness or weight loss goals through expertly designed training programs. Our team of certified personal trainers is passionate and skilled in guiding you through the principles of exercise, strength training, and overall physical wellness. However, when it comes to

This will be a short post — but a meaningful one.  When choosing a personal trainer, it’s essential to find someone who not only has the right qualifications but also embodies the principles of training and nutrition in their own life. In my opinion, applying these principles to oneself as a trainer is infinitely more